Reporting and Analytics Officer (P)

Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
   Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)), the Reporting and Analytics Officer will support data analysis and reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting and consolidating high‑quality analytical and narrative reports based on DTM data, while also supporting the integration of relevant findings from other IOM Afghanistan programmes and mission‑wide assessments and surveys, as required, to facilitate coherent and integrated reporting outputs.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the consolidation, and preparation of analytical and narrative reports based on Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) data, including regular DTM publications, analytical briefs, dashboards, and ad‑hoc reporting products.
2. Draft, review, and finalize high‑quality DTM reporting outputs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with IOM, DTM global standards, reporting frameworks, and data governance requirements.
3. Lead and guide the consolidation, analysis, and synthesis of DTM and non-DTM datasets, findings, and indicators generated by IOM Afghanistan mission, including assessments, surveys, and monitoring activities to ensure comprehensive, multi-source evidence informs analysis and reporting. .
4. Contribute to the development of integrated mission‑level reports, donor narratives, briefing notes, and analytical products, through the systematic integration of DTM data with relevant programme‑level data and assessment findings, ensuring rigorous analysis that reflect full breath of mission evidence while maintaining the analytical primacy of DTM evidence.
5. Coordinate with information management, programme, and technical teams across the mission to collect, validate, harmonize, and interpret datasets used for reporting and analysis.
6. Provide analytical and narrative inputs to strategic documents, situational updates, and thematic or cross‑sectoral reports drawing on both DTM outputs and complementary programme data.
7. Ensure coherence, consistency, and alignment of messaging across reporting products by applying standardized indicators, terminology, and analytical approaches in line with mission and organizational priorities.
8. Support quality assurance and review processes for reports and analytical outputs to ensure methodological soundness, data integrity, and clarity of presentation.
9. Respond to ad‑hoc analytical and reporting requests from the DTM unit and senior management, including during emergency or rapid‑response situations.
10. Maintain organized records of datasets, analytical products, and reporting materials to support knowledge management, institutional memory, and information sharing within the DTM unit and across the mission.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Development Studies, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, 
• University Degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Solid experience in data management, and experience working with large datasets and conducting research and data analysis (quantitative and qualitative); 
• At least one year of work experience in DTM especially in DTM reporting;
• Work experience in the use of Microsoft Office tools, Adobe illustrator and InDesign; and,
• Experience working on migration issues from an econometric perspective.

Skills

• Proven knowledge of statistical and data management software (e.g. STATA, SPSS, ODK/Kobo, etc); and,
• Advanced skills in responsible and effective use of AI-enabled tools.

Languages

IOM's official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish), Pashto and/or Dari is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators- Level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators - Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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